Boone County
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Local offices in Boone County
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Human services · County office
Boone County Community Services
900 W. 3rd St., Boone, IA 50036
Help here
- General assistanceApply for county help with basic needs when you cannot meet an urgent expense another way.Apply onlineRead more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on boonecounty.iowa.gov
State office
Boone County HHS
900 W. 3rd St., Boone, IA 50036 (by appointment only; served by Story County office)
Help here
- Food, cash, and medical assistanceContact Iowa HHS for help with food, cash, and medical assistance programs serving Boone County.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on hhs.iowa.gov
Housing help · Regional office
Central Iowa Regional Housing Authority
1201 SE Gateway Drive, Grimes, IA 50111
Help here
- Housing assistanceAsk about housing vouchers and income-based rental homes.Apply online
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on cirhahome.org
Public health · County office
Boone County Public Health
105 S. Marshall St., Boone, IA 50036
Help here
- WICAsk the public health department about WIC nutrition support for eligible families.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on boonecounty.iowa.gov
Courts and legal help · State office
Boone County Clerk of Court
201 State St., Boone, IA 50036
Help here
- Court self-help resourcesFind court forms and basic procedure information for people representing themselves.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on iowacourts.gov
Older adults · Regional office
Aging Resources of Central Iowa
5838 Grand Avenue, Suite 106, Des Moines, IA 50312
Help here
- Aging and disability supportContact the agency for local support and services for older adults and people with disabilities.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on agingresources.com
Veterans · County office
Boone County Veterans Affairs
900 W. 3rd St., Boone, IA 50036
Help here
- Veterans benefits and emergency assistanceGet help applying for veterans benefits and county assistance with basic needs such as rent, food, utilities, and burial costs.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on boonecounty.iowa.gov
State office
Ames Vocational Rehabilitation Area Office
819 Wheeler St., Suite 6, Ames, IA 50010
Help here
- Vocational rehabilitationGet help with services that support employment for people with disabilities.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on workforce.iowa.gov
Emergency help · County office
Boone County Emergency Management Agency
909 W. Mamie Eisenhower Ave., Boone, IA 50036
Help here
- Emergency preparedness and disaster responseGet information on preparing for local hazards and how the county coordinates during major disasters.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on boonecounty.iowa.gov
State office
Boone County Driver's License Station
201 State St., Boone, IA 50036
Help here
- Driver's licenses and state ID cardsMake an appointment to apply for or renew an Iowa driver's license or state ID card.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on boonecounty.iowa.gov
State office
Boone County Treasurer Motor Vehicle Office
201 State St., Room 100, Boone, IA 50036
Help here
- Vehicle titles and registrationVisit the county treasurer to title a vehicle or handle registration and plate services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on boonecounty.iowa.gov
Library · City office
Ericson Public Library
702 Greene St., Boone, IA 50036
Help here
- Library servicesGet a library card, borrow materials, use a computer, or ask for help with library resources.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on boone.lib.ia.us
Checked on October 8, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Boone County
Each one serves this area. Call before you go, since services and hours change.
Food bank
Food banks supply the food pantries and meal sites near you. Call or check the website to find one close by.
Nonprofit
Food Bank of Iowa
2220 E. 17th Street, Des Moines, IA 50316
Listed on feedingamerica.org, checked on October 10, 2026
Free legal help
Free help with civil legal problems, like eviction, benefits and family law, for people with low incomes. Funded by the Legal Services Corporation.
Nonprofit
Iowa Legal Aid
Listed on lsc.gov, checked on October 10, 2026
Community action
Local nonprofits that help people with low incomes. Many help with energy bills, rent, jobs and taxes. Call to ask what they offer now.
Nonprofit
IMPACT Community Action Partnership, Inc.
3226 University Ave, Des Moines, IA 50311
Listed on hhs.iowa.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Cities and towns in Boone County
Iowa programs by kind of help
These are run by Iowa and work the same everywhere in the state. Each page lists the programs and how to apply.
- FoodFood benefits, WIC, school meals and food banks.
- HousingRent help, shelter, and help with heat and power bills.
- HealthHealth coverage, Medicare, mental health care and help with drug costs.
- MoneyCash help, disability, retirement and veterans payments, and tax help.
- CareChild care, help for older adults and disability support.
- EducationHelp paying for college and training, and free preschool.
- WorkJobs, unemployment, and the IDs and papers you need for work.
- Legal helpFree legal help with eviction, family law, benefits and more.
- SafetyHelp with abuse at home, a safe place to stay, and crisis lines.
Checked on October 8, 2026
Federal help anyone can use
These come from the federal government, so they work the same in every state.
- Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people with little income and few resources who are 65 or older, blind, or have a disability, including children.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI)
Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people who worked and paid Social Security taxes and now cannot work because of a disability that will last a long time.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - Social Security retirement benefits
Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people who worked and paid Social Security taxes, starting as early as 62. Spouses and widows may also get benefits.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - Medicare
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. Health insurance for people 65 or older and for some younger people with a disability or kidney failure.
Call 1-800-633-4227 - Extra Help with Medicare drug costs
Social Security Administration. Help paying for Medicare prescription drug plans for people with limited income and resources.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - VA health care
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Health care at VA clinics and hospitals for veterans who served in the active military and did not get a dishonorable discharge.
Call 1-877-222-8387 - VA disability compensation and benefits
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Monthly payments for veterans with an illness or injury caused or made worse by military service, plus education, home loan and other benefits.
Call 1-800-827-1000 - FAFSA, the federal student aid form
U.S. Department of Education. One free form that opens federal grants, work-study and loans for college or trade school. Many states and schools use it for their own aid too.
Call 1-800-433-3243 - Federal Pell Grant
U.S. Department of Education. Money for college or trade school that usually does not have to be paid back, for students with financial need.
Call 1-800-433-3243 - HealthCare.gov
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. The federal marketplace for health insurance plans. Many people can get lower monthly costs based on their income.
Call 1-800-318-2596 - Lifeline phone and internet discount
Federal Communications Commission. A monthly discount on phone or internet service for households with low income or who get benefits like SNAP, Medicaid or SSI.
Call 1-800-234-9473 - Head Start and Early Head Start
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Free preschool, child care and family support for young children from birth to age 5 in families with low income, run by local programs.
Call 1-866-763-6481 - IRS Free File
Internal Revenue Service. File your federal tax return online for free with tax software offered through the IRS, if your income is under the year's limit.
- VITA and TCE free tax help
Internal Revenue Service. IRS-certified volunteers prepare and file your taxes for free, in person, for people with low or moderate income, older adults and people with disabilities.
Call 1-800-906-9887 - Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC)
Internal Revenue Service. A federal tax credit for people who work and earn low to moderate income. It can mean a bigger refund, even if you owe no tax.
Call 1-800-829-1040 - Housing Choice Vouchers (Section 8)
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Help paying rent in a home you choose, for families with very low income, older adults and people with disabilities. Local housing authorities run it, and many have waiting lists.
- Replace a Social Security card
Social Security Administration. Get a free replacement Social Security card if yours was lost, stolen or damaged. Many people can ask online.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - FEMA disaster assistance
Federal Emergency Management Agency. Help with a place to stay, repairs and other needs after a disaster the President has declared in your area.
Call 1-800-621-3362
Checked on October 9, 2026
Talk to a person
- 211 Iowa
Free help finding food, housing, bills and more near you.
Call 211 or 800-244-7431 - 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 if you are in crisis or worried about someone. Any time.
Call 988Text 988